Gearshift Selector Lever Cable
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Check cable for ease of movement. More selector lever to "P" setting. Grip clamp bushing (1). Loosen nut (2). Press selector lever (3) forward (park position). Press cable (4) in direction of arrow and release again. Grip clamping piece (1). Tighten nut (2) to 88 INCH lbs. (10 N.m). See Fig 1. Move selector lever to "P" position. Check whether parking lock is engaged by rotating shaft or pushing car.